Panel d iscussion for TAMID at t he Universi t y o f Sout hern Cal i fornia

CREATING HOPE AND OFFERING

INSPIRATION FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE

CREATI NG HOPE AND OFFERI NG

I NSPI RATI ON FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE

"T he ultim ate goal for the IPCEE Healthcare Initiative, known as Peace through

Medicine contributes to the realization of an independent Palestinian State, living

peacefully side-by-side with the State of Israel” — Robert Zwang

Prepared for:

Prepared by:

Public

February 8, 2016

Robert Zwang President / CEO

CREATI NG HOPE AND OFFERI NG I NSPI RAT I ON FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE

n 2011-2012: IPCEE began to form essential in-

dividual and institutional relationships, many of

which consist of informal and unof cial contacts, that distinguish IPCEE’s ability to ef ectuate critical

activities. Moreover, during this period we explored

and evaluated the private and public medical land-scape in the Palestinian West Bank and in Israel.

n 2013-2015: IPCEE sponsored three joint med-

ical conferences in nephrology, which culminated in the establishment of the f rst cross-border med-

ical association known as T e Palestinian and Is-

raeli Renal Society.

n June 2014: IPCEE sponsored a precedent-set-

ting two-day training in Advanced Trauma

Life Support (ATLS). Twenty-two West Bank Palestinian physicians engaged in the training at

IDF headquarters for Israel’s Central Command.

Instruction was provided by Israeli Medical facul-

ty, Israel’s School of Military Medicine, and under

the direct support of Israel’s Surgeon General. T is was going on under the backdrop of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) full force search for three

kidnapped Israeli teenagers in the West Bank.

IPCEE is now ready to launch an even more robust

healthcare initiative, Peace T rough Medicine

(PTM), a synergistic approach that fosters stabili-ty and sustainability, two essential goals for both

Palestinians and Israelis

n Strengthening essential healthcare infrastruc-

ture and institutional capacity in the region facili-

tates medical self-reliance for the Palestinians.

n Reducing the burden on Israeli medical and security institutions while providing signif -

cant cost savings. IPCEE along with our overseas partners have identif ed the following two critical

challanges.

THE MI SSI ONThe Israel Palestinian Cooperative for Economic Expansion (IPCEE)

is a Connecticut - based 501(c)(3) formed in 2011. IPCEE’s collaborative

activities are primarily centered in Israel and between Israel and the Palestinian

West Bank. A core IPCEE belief is that fostering sector-specific, cross-border

individual and institutional relationships is an effective way to produce mutually

beneficial results.

THE BACKGROUND

ATLS t rain ing at Tel HaShomer - IDF Cent ral Command, t aught by Israel 's School of Mi l i t ary Medicine

CREATI NG HOPE AND OFFERI NG I NSPI RAT I ON FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE

n Over the past two years Israel has issued more

than 500,000 medical permits to West Bank

Palestinian patients and their families for treatment in Israeli hospitals. Although Israel's humanitarian

ef orts save lives, the escalating number of

Palestinian patients treated in Israeli hospitals,

poses extraordinary security and f nancial risks for

Israel and Israeli hospitals.

n T e IPCEE Action Plan supports advanced fellowships, education and training for Palestinian

physicians placed in Israeli partner hospitals, while

assigned to a strategic Palestinian hospital in the

West Bank.

n Addressing these core issues further fortif es healthcare capacity, thereby providing greater

sustainability and medical self-reliance. Successful

results help to assure increased preparedness for

natural disasters and conf ict.

FI RST CHALLENGE

The shortage of physicians in Israeli hospitals, which

limits treatment for Israelis and the increasing number

of Palestinian patients receiving treatment in Israel.

CREATI NG HOPE AND OFFERI NG I NSPI RAT I ON FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE

PROJECT TIMELINE / SUMMARY ESTIMATED COSTS

Train ing and Dist r ibut ion

Years Durat ion Descript ion Trainees & Kits Total Cost

2016-2018 To be announcedPalestinian Physician Fellows

@ $50,00020 p/year $3,000,000

2016 To be announced ISOS Hospital Evaluation None $100,000

2016 July - DecemberBMET Training Program + Kit

BMET Training Program @ $75K

4

4

$300,000

$254,600

2017 January - JuneBMET Training Program + Kit BMET Training

6 6

$450,000 $381,000

2016 - 2017 To be announcedEight 40’ Container of Medical Equipment (Jenin)

None $440,000

2016 - 2018 To be announced Travel N/A $150,000

June 2016 - Dec. 2018 Administration & Management N/A $375,000

TOTAL Project Summary 2016 - 2018 $5,450,600

BUDGET

To achieve these positive outcomes, we require your

support. Below, you will find the costs and timeline

associated with PTM’s objectives.

Mail: P.O. Box 5003 ~ Woodbury, Connecticut 06798

E-mail: rzwang@ipcee.org ~Web: www.ipcee.org

Office: (203) 707-3078 Mobile: (203) 470-5264 Fax: (203) 263-7539

IPCEE is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization ~ EIN 45-3005555